4 Maccabees 2:24

24 How is it then, one might say, that if reason is master of the emotions, it does not control forgetfulness and ignorance?

4 Maccabees 2:24 In-Context

22 but at the same time he enthroned the mind among the senses as a sacred governor over them all.
23 To the mind he gave the law; and one who lives subject to this will rule a kingdom that is temperate, just, good, and courageous.
24 How is it then, one might say, that if reason is master of the emotions, it does not control forgetfulness and ignorance?
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